Overview
Health Care Administration Profession. As a health care manager, the reason for choosing this profession and the day-to-day activities which fill my schedule are often varied. I entered this profession to contribute to the health and well-being of fellow soldiers and to be part of the support system that keeps the military functioning. My responsibilities revolve around administrative, financial, legal, ethical, and operational aspects of keeping medical care facilities running so that clinicians can tend to the medical needs of patients.
As changes in demographics, technology, financing, and care management affect the health care delivery system, leaders in health care administration must balance staff collaboration with evolving resources and regulations.
Responsibilities
* Administratively: coordinate a diverse staff and foster teamwork in a multicultural environment.
* Financial: address rising costs and the financial pressures on health care systems, including procurement and budgeting to support care delivery.
* Legal and ethical: ensure compliance with applicable laws and ethical standards in care management and reimbursement.
Context and Focus
The text describes the role of a health care administrator in the military health system, noting the need to manage staff, resources, technology, and changing financing structures to maintain service delivery in a challenging environment.
Notes
* This document contains references to sources and citation formats (e.g., APA, MLA) and examples of health care topics such as case management, compliance programs, and insurance considerations.
Sources referenced
* Kirkman-Liff, Brad. Keeping an eye on a moving target: quality changes and challenges for nurses. Nursing Economics. 2002.
* South Florida Employees Face Higher Health-Care Premiums. Knight Ridder/Tribune. 2003.
* Shah, Bimal R. et al. The cost of inefficiency in U.S. hospitals, 1985-1997. Journal of Health Care Finance. 2003.
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